My vote is cast. And it was a decision laced with great thought, insight and discussions. I was awake at 0712, at the polling place at 0730, not a huge line, and back home at 0750. I watched a couple with 3 younger children walk inside as I walked outside. I felt proud for them and wished I'd woken up my toddler for the event.
I snapped a few shots of the early morning sun break on the leaves and of the flag in front of the polling hall.
For a moment, as I sucked in a deep breath of the crisp air flowing through the leaves, I reflected upon a few things:
Today is a unique day amongst other elections. No matter how you vote, we are a part of this historical time. By voting today, I've honored our country's forefathers. I also honor my family, who immigrated and assimilated here.
Lastly, the world's countries, it's no surprise, have cast a worried eye towards America these last 7 years. The world looks to us again today, wanting, waiting and hoping. Regardles the outcome, the process is at the core of what it is to be American.
Whatever you vote today, just make sure you do and make sure you get others to do their duty. Its a duty to each other and to yourself.
-M
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